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7 Key Home Buying and Selling Tips from a Realtor

We recently spoke with Boston-based Realtor Ryan Poitras of EPlace Inc. about how to make buying and selling your home as seamless as possible. Here are his top seven tips: 1. Wait to Spend Money on Large Purchases Even after… Read More

7 Key Mortgage Tips from a Broker

We recently spoke with Kevin Kuechler, a senior loan officer from Guaranteed Rate, about how to solve common obstacles in the mortgage process. Here are his top tips to make the buying and selling process easier. Keep an eye on… Read More

Your Stress-Free Moving Timeline

When it comes to planning your move, there is so much to prepare and organize. It can be easy to let some details slip your mind, but we want to help you make sure nothing is left behind. Here's an… Read More

How to Help Your Parents Decide to Move or Downsize

It’s the necessary conversation almost every adult child dreads: talking to mom and dad about moving. Maybe your parents are getting older and want to maintain a smaller space. Maybe they’re having trouble functioning, and need to relocate to an… Read More

How to Declutter Before Moving

Want to save money on moving costs? Instead of stuffing your dreaded clutter in a box, sort through it, donate it or get rid of it! Moving is prime time to start fresh. Farewell, business suits you haven’t worn since the… Read More

How to Make Moving Easier for Children

Moving is stressful for both adults and children, whether you’re relocating across town or across the country. Young children might idealize their old house and get emotional about leaving it, and teenagers might become moody during the transition. Boston-based parenting… Read More

How to Host a Terrific Yard Sale

Hosting a yard sale is a fun and productive way to de-clutter before a move. Bruce Littlefield, author of Garage Sale America, shares his tips on how to make your yard sale shine. Be proactive. When you find something in… Read More

Simple Stretches for Staying Healthy in the Office

Gentle Giant Moving Company knows a thing or two about staying healthy and keeping fit. We have gyms in all of our warehouses and have won multiple Healthiest Workplace Awards. Our movers run boxes all day long, and some lift 500-pound… Read More

Avoiding Heat Stroke During the Summer Months

Heat is a serious factor that influences moves during the summer months, both for our movers and our customers. Make sure you are taking the necessary steps to keep yourself safe this summer by staying well-hydrated, long before you even… Read More

Gentle Giant Proudly Supports LGBT Pride Events

Gentle Giant will proudly participate in four LGBT Pride events across New England, all the way to California, in continued support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. At Gentle Giant, Pride events are valued and acknowledged. For… Read More